The
U.S.
Farmers & Ranchers Associationstarted the dialogues about how our food is grown and raised in September 2011
with four town hall meetings in Washington, D.C.; New York; New York; and California. Since then,
the dialogues have traveled to cities such as Columbia, MO; Chicago; and Los Angeles, addressing
relevant food concerns at each stop.

Ohio farmers, food experts, restaurateurs, grocers, food processors, educators, foodies,
legislators, bloggers (and this reporter) will gather at the Galaxy Theater at the
Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 W.
Broad St. in Columbus, for panel discussions on "Biotechnology (GMOs) and Your Food," starting at
11 a.m., and "Sustainability and Your Food," starting at 1 p.m. There will be lunch in between the
discussions.